Course summary
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) course is a research-based degree and is the professional equivalent to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). When you study the DBA at Glasgow Caledonian University, you will be contributing to world-class research which focuses on excellence and quality. The DBA provides you with an opportunity to bridge the gap between academic theory and professional practice, creating a deeper understanding of academic and professional knowledge. It creates critical thinkers and leaders across the public, private and third sectors. You will be able to provide solutions to complex problems via applied research to influence and inform business and policymaking. Modules will expose you to academic theory and its application to real-life case studies, teaching you how to apply a theoretical framework of analysis to a practical, work-based problem required of a professional doctorate. You will learn about business ethics, sustainability and governance, gaining academic skills and will select modules in either Strategic Management or Public Policy Analysis depending upon your area of research. Research training is provided to enhance data collection skills and the analysis of information gathered. Research modules focus on qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques, introducing you to innovative methods. As well as sharpening your critical and analytical skills, you will develop your managerial capabilities and apply that learning in the workplace. The DBA course is underpinned by the distinctiveness of GSBS as a business school, delivering excellent teaching and research which extends across thematic areas such as: people, management and organisations; finance and risk; social innovation, poverty and public policy; and social and economic justice, all of which align with GCU’s Inclusive Societies research theme. The course draws upon excellence in research and research centres across GSBS, to deliver work-based education that is research-led and interdisciplinary. You will be supervised by leading academics with expertise in their area of research who will share their knowledge and provide support throughout the DBA journey.
Modules
The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is a distance learning or full-time doctoral course. Study includes: taught modules (years one and two) and independent, applied research undertaken in your own work environment/organisation (years three/four). In the first two years, students will undertake advanced studies on leadership and management practice, critiquing existing theories and learning about applied research methods. Module list Work-based Responsible Leadership, Contextualised Strategic Management, Creating Contextualised Organisational Value, Applied Operations and Analytics for Management Decision Making, Research Methods, Project Design, Development and Management.
Assessment method
Students on this course are assessed by continual assessment.
Entry requirements
UK Honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, plus three to five years work experience in a relevant field. An applicant can seek entry to the programme if they do not have the normal entry requirements, but can demonstrate that they have achieved the prerequisite skills and knowledge through their experience, or informal learning (Recognition of Prior Learning). English language requirements Academic IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.0. Nationals of a majority-speaking English country (as defined by UKVI) do not generally need to provide any further evidence of their English language proficiency, providing they undertook education in such a country.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no element less than 6.0. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
| International | £12000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Details on our part-time and distance learning costs can be found on the below webpages:
https://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/part-timestudy/tuitionfees
https://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/distance-learning/feesfurtherinformation
Provider information
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA